The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the examination dates for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. As per the notice released on October 1, the SSC CHSL Tier 1 examination will be held from November 30 to December 31, 2026. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Examination (CBE) mode at various centres across the country.
The recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts. The Commission has also introduced sectional timings for the Tier 1 examination, with 15 minutes allotted to each section. Candidates can check the examination schedule and other details below.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Schedule 2026
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam will be held over a month-long examination window, starting on November 30 and ending on December 31, 2026. The dates were included in the examination calendar notice issued by the Commission on October 1.
The announced schedule provides the overall examination period. Individual exam dates, shifts and examination centres will be allotted to candidates separately. The Commission will share further details through its official website.
SSC CHSL 2026: Important Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | SSC CHSL 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Tier | Tier 1 |
| Exam Dates | November 30 to December 31, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination |
| Tentative Vacancies | 2,536 |
| Posts | LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ |
| Post Category | Group C |
| City Intimation Slip | To be announced |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CHSL Vacancy Details 2026
The SSC CHSL 2026 notification mentions approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The recruitment covers Group C posts such as LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’.
The final vacancy details, including the category-wise and post-wise distribution, will be updated by the Commission separately.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The Tier 1 examination consists of four sections: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. Each section carries 50 marks, with 25 questions.
One notable feature of the 2026 exam pattern is the introduction of sectional timings. Candidates will get 15 minutes to complete each section, making the total examination duration 60 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes |
Negative marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in Tier 1.
Candidates eligible for a scribe under the SSC notification will receive 20 minutes per section, making the total examination duration 80 minutes.